Despite IOC ban, Rio crowds get their political messages across
 

Despite IOC ban, Rio crowds get their political messages across
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The Olympics aren't meant to be a place for political expression — the International Olympic Committee (IOC) makes that abundantly clear.

However, as the events have progressed over the last week and a half, many people have managed to get their messages across.

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